Portable Video Players: Archos AV 500
Archos do seem to be the one to beat in the portable video player market - although if Apple get serious, they will kill off the competition. PC Magazine have provided a review of the Archos AV-500 portable video player and are very impressed, rating it 4.5 out of 5:
Bottom line: Start saving your pennies: This portable media player/recorder is worth its high price.
Pros: A/V recording and playback quality is excellent. Compact and lightweight. LCD is bright and sharp. Easy to use. Provides plenty of control. Removable battery.
Cons: Video recording requires using the TV Docking Pod. No OGG or FLAC support. Can’t watch slide shows with music playing.
Archos actually call these portable DVRs because they can record from TV.
Read complete article: Archos AV 500 review by PC Magazine
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